Sunday, August 31, 2008

Something to ponder...

I have often commented that I wish God would just talk to me in audible terms. How awesome it would be to hear His voice! My Bible study from the book to the right prompted me to ask what I would want to hear from God. Would it be directional words for my life or instructional words for affirmation of my faith walk and ministry calling? Would it be relational words of His grace and forgiveness for my failures and short comings? What would I want the first words from God to be on my ears?

As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." ~Matthew 3:16-18

Friends...after reading this and no matter how much the other stuff I listed is important to me nothing could be more important than hearing these relational words"This is my daughter, whom I love; with her I am well pleased."

I would love to hear the words, "Well done good and faithful servant, well done." But I guess that would tell me my life was over. If I could hear Him now - during life - I guess I would choose instruction... such as go here, or do that. I love how we hear in the Bible when God tells people to go somewhere and meet a particular person. I wonder what that would be like. I was reading in 1 Samuel last night about the annointing of Saul. I wonder how Samuel actually heard God or if it was that still-small voice. hmmmm

I honestly, don't think there is anything that would touch your and my souls like those words. Sister, what a glorious time we are going to have, and we continue to have, because Jesus' Blood has washed us clean!

Those are the words I believe all of us would want to hear. Of course, if we hear those words, then they would also serve as affirmation that we did make the right choices in calling, ministry and our life. Even if we chose this ministry and He desire us to do this ministry, to still hear those words means we did well in whatever ministry, life, or calling...even IF not the exact one He tried to direct us to.

Of course, while still on this earth, oh how I would love me some directional words in regards to my life.

Short, sweet, powerful. Thanks, Pamela. I'm thinking I just may have to put this Anonymous on my long to do/read list. Paula

Those words would be sweet to my ears, especially during times of my life when I just don't know what to do or what to make of the situations going on around me.

On my "Blogger's Studio" I ask my guests the question, "When you arrive at the Pearly Gates, what would you like to hear God say to you?".....I have thought about my answer for that question as well, and I think I would like to hear Him say, "Come here sweetie, and give your Father a hug! I've missed you!"

I'm so glad that many are catching onto this book. I've read it no less than 6 times and after completing the Bible study, only feel like I am beginning to get a grip on the entire concept of hiddenness. We have 52 women signed up for the study at our church to begin in a week. I sure would appreciate your prayers as I seek to lead and to give God's message and blessing of hiddenness to these women.

Philippians 3:10-11, Amplified

For my determined purpose is that I may know Him that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly, and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection which it exerts over believers, and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed in spirit into His likeness even to His death, in the hope that if possible I may attain to the spiritual and moral resurrection that lifts me out from among the dead even while in the body.

My Better Half....

He still takes my breath away!

My Spiritual Goal's thoughout the years...

2015 I am unsettled. I want God more...Revive deep spirituality in my heart; let me live near to the Great Shepherd, hear his voice, know its tones, follow its calls. "Lord, I cry out to you. I say, “You are my protection. You are all I want in this life.” ~ Ps. 142: 52014 Enough & Anchored: God is enough (focus) & I will be anchored in Him (action)."Lord," said Phillip, "Show us the Father, and that's ENOUGH for us." ~John 14:8 (HCSB). "[God's] hope is real & true, an ANCHOR to steady our restless souls, a hope that leads us back...to where God is..." ~ Heb 16:9 (The Voice)

2013: Diakono's Living-Loving Out Loud (LOL): having the heart to do something radical for God.Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. ~ Hebrews 13:16 (HCSB)2012: Living Out Loud (LOL): Losing control for what God wants me to do!! ~ Isaiah 58: 10-12 (Message)

2011 Goal: A Godly Woman's Journey: having a fuller understanding and expression of the love of God. ~ 2 Thes 3:5

2010 Goal: To grow my trust (faithfulness) in Him and to Praise (thankfulness) Him more!~Ps 63:1-8

2009 Goal: increase my prayer life ~ Col 4:2-6

2008 Goal: heart, mind, & action of a servant~ Isa 61:1-3

2007 Goal: Freedom from my past ~Ps 40:1-3

Siesta Scripture Memory Team 2011

In 2009 I started memorizing scripture with Beth Moore's Siesta Scripture Memory Team. It started a journey in my life that I now cherish. I didn't think my "older" brain could memorize scripture but it has and it has literally been my "life-line" in some of the most troubling times over these past few years. I encourage you to join us in this new year. Here are my chosen scripture throughout the years:

2015 Memory Verses: Ps 142: 5 (NCV);

Verse for the year 2014: “Lord,” said Philip, “show us the Father, and that’s enough for us.” ~ John 14:8 (HCSB)

One of my favorites...

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I am not a writer...I am a women of grace, who through life circumstances has learn what it means to live in and through Christ. I wouldn't change a thing in my life because of where it has brought me spiritually with my Lord (Psalms 40:1-3). I have a godly husband and a blended family with six girls!! I am blessed!! I am also nurse, an educator, and have served in youth and women's ministry. I started this blog years ago when I was active in women's ministry but life got difficult, and the pain and losses pulled me out of ministry. Though my heart longs to be back there, I have recently changed my focus here to be more of a legacy for our girls. As I grow more in love with Jesus every day, I pray and hope that I pass that on to them. If you have stumbled onto this blog, I pray that in my being open and transparent, you too see Christ in my living and are encouraged. As I study His word deeper, I strive to become more like Jesus. Therefore, my prayer for this blog comes from Isaiah 50:4 "Sovereign Lord, give me your words of wisdom, so that I will know how to comfort the weary and those who need to know Your grace. Morning by morning awaken me and open my understanding to Your will. Guide me to share it here".